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dawdling

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verb

present participle of dawdle
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dawdling
Verb
Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dawdling
Adjective
  • For an extra touch of exclusivity, guests can book private outings on the resort’s 34-foot Hinckley Picnic Boat — ideal for sunset cruises or a leisurely day on the water.
    Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
  • From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The federal government shut down Wednesday, delaying pay for federal workers (of whom there are 25,000 in Indiana), placing question marks on the financial health of federal aid programs like SNAP and WIC, and causing mass confusion and limbo in immigration court.
    Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Staffing challenges – either at the local level, at the federal level or both – also could play a significant role in delaying interactions between the CDC and local health departments.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Understand the difference between roosts, feeds, and loafing spots.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The episodes feel choppy, hardly letting anything land, yet still feeling slow.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The crowd, quietening into a slow clap with the moment building, burst into a celebration.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Some analysts predict the measures could push Tehran to take a tougher nuclear stance, but the lingering threat of US and Israeli attacks gives Iran’s leaders limited strategic flexibility.
    Semafor Events, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Miss Molly still lives on, lingering at the foot of guest’s bed.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The filtration system must be robust enough to perform under stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling and urban pollution while also remaining effective between filter replacements.
    Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For a child who’s crawling or walking, a mat with pop-up walls or fencing can keep your little one safe and contained.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Waking up an hour earlier than expected and being hosed with mountain runoff water while crawling in the pool tested my resilience and determination.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Plus, save on stretchy leggings and wide-leg lounge pants, which are both great for traveling, lounging, and running errands.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Dawdling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dawdling. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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